Sample Prohibition and Certiorari

Legal Forms - Sample Form of Petition for Prohibition CAPTION/TITLE PETITION PETITIONERS, by counsel, respectfully state that: 1. That the petitioner is of legal age, (state the capacity and residence of the petitioner, and of the public and private respondents); 2. That (state the facts and circumstances under which the respondent-tribunal, board or officer, exercising judicial functions, has acted without, or in excess of its jurisdiction, or with grave abuse of discretion in the proceedings complained of); 3. That (state that there is no appeal from such act or any plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law); 4. That a certified true copy of the decision (or order) herein sought to be annulled is hereto attached as “Annex A”, together with copies of all pleadings and documents relevant and pertinent thereto. 5. That (state the material dates showing when notice of judgment or final order or resolution subject thereof was received, when a motion for new consideration, if any, was filed and when notice of the denial thereof was received). WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed, that pending the proceedings in the action, a preliminary injunction be granted ordering the respondent _________ to desist and refrain from further proceedings in the premises, and that after due notice and hearing, a Writ of Prohibition be issued commanding the said respondent to desist absolutely and perpetually from further proceedings (in the action or matter in question), with costs. ________ City, Philippines, this _____ day of _______2010.

Name _______________________________ Appointment No. _____________________ Roll of Attorney No. ___________________ PTR No.____, ____ (date and place of issue) IBP No. ____, ____ (date of issue) (chapter) Office Address________________________ Email Address ________________________ Contact No. __________________________ MCLE Compliance (or Exemption) No._____ VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM-SHOPPING